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Tyrosinemia, Type II (TYR-II)

Tyrosinemia, Type II (TYR-II) is an inborn error of metabolism, an inherited condition in which an enzyme, tyrosine aminotransferase, is either missing or not working well. Tyrosinemia Type II is considered an amino acid condition because people with TYR-II are unable to break down an amino acid (part of protein), known as tyrosine, when this enzyme is not working properly. Tyrosinemia Type II can affect the eyes, skin, and/or intellectual development.

To learn more about Tyrosinemia, Type II, visit Baby's First Test: Tyrosinemia, Type II. Please see Medically Prescribed Formula for information about medically prescribed formula and pharmacologic interventions for inborn errors of metabolism. A listing of contact information for Minnesota inborn errors of metabolism medical specialty providers/clinics serving children affected with or undergoing evaluation for conditions that can be detected through Minnesota Newborn Screening is available upon request.